Review of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) by Chad S — 17 Sep 2011

Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel is an eye-opening and fascinating documentary about the man that is forever in a velvet red bathrobe. But he's much more than that. In fact, I think what he has become on tv is probably a disservice to the things he has actually done for First Amendment rights, Civil Rights and more.

Unlike his competition, I didn't know much about Hef, and now, I know much more. This is a truly great film that is well worth a viewing. One of the the things I found interesting was how the magazine came to be and the publishing process as he sees it. Maybe that's because its my profession too, but it was great to hear how his influence plays a part in each issue.

This film and Hef is more than just naked women. Its about the impacts he has made on society as a business man and the publishing business. I loved this movie. Also included are some great interviews with individuals who have made an impact on their own segments of pop culture. Gene Simmons anyone?

Highly recommended. I have a deeper respect for the man behind the bunny and I think you will too.